Dollar slides to 76.45 rubles on Moscow Exchange

Andrey Svintsov said this is because WhatsApp is owned by Meta, recognized as the extremist company in Russia

According to Marinetraffic data, the vessel was under the flag of Guyana

US president confirmed that phase two of the Gaza peace plan has begun

According to Bild, a Danish military transport plane landed last night at the airport in Nuuk, the capital of Greenland

Vitaly Kiselev assumed that these individuals were captured during the special military operation and tried for crimes committed since 2014

US president described Venezuelan opposition member's decision as "a wonderful gesture"

In the reported period, the EU imported Russian gas for a total of 752.5 mln euros

Dmitry Peskov noted that it was necessary to talk to Russia

In December 2025, the Russian budget fell short of 137.6 bln rubles in additional oil and gas revenues

This will account for 6-8% of the forecast global electric power demand by 2040

Washington also took into account the changing security situation in Iran and the government’s gradual progress towards retaking control of the country

According to the institute’s press release, the new 155mm ammunition will significantly enhance the Indian Army’s firepower

Emmanuel Macron acknowledged that France is within the range of the 'Oreshnik'

"BRICS has no mechanisms," Karin Kneissl noted

According to the statement, a key priority for Russia remains the accelerated provision of electricity to the dynamically developing economy of the Far East

As Julie Kozack added, on the issue of recognizing the legitimacy of Venezuela’s government, the fund will be guided by the view of the international community, as reflected by the majority of votes at the IMF

According to Fabrice Sorlin, "the conflict did not begin in 2022, but in 2014, with a coup d’etat, a 'color revolution,' which resulted in the overthrow of the legally elected president, Viktor Yanukovych"

In the other semifinals match in Adelaide, Australia’s own Kimberly Birrel will square off versus 8th-seeded Victoria Mboko of Canada

According to spokesman Liu Pengyu, Washington "is deliberately pushing forward negotiations with the Democratic Progressive Party authorities in Taiwan on the so-called agreement"

Karin Kneissl noted that it is not yet possible to say exactly what form the confrontation between the USA and Denmark will take, but "in a certain sense, the situation is archaic"

"Not everyone is ready for that, especially in Kiev and the capitals that support it," the Russian leader said

The rebels are convinced that Israel has been trying to gain a foothold in Somaliland to control the Gulf of Aden and the Bab el-Mandeb Strait

The newspaper recalls that for decades, Europe has touted itself as a "defender and promoter of the rules-based international order"

Yoon Suk-yeol is facing a total of eight trials, four of them related to the imposition of martial law

Disruptions to power supply in Kiev and the surrounding region began in late 2025 after serious damage to energy facilities in the capital area

According to Ignazio Cassis, the OSCE’s participation in efforts to maintain a ceasefire in Ukraine would be legitimate in Moscow’s eyes

According to Vladimir Saldo, Russian troops are thwarting all enemy attempts to cross the river

Constantin von Hoffmeister stressed that "a system that survives war with Iraq, decades of sanctions, assassinations of its scientists, cyberattacks, and constant pressure is not fragile"

Maria Zakharova referred to a comment by Defense Secretary John Healy during his January 9 visit to Kiev, where he said that he would like to kidnap Putin to "bring the Russian president to justice"

US President Donald Trump stated that Greenland is of strategic importance for building the Golden Dome missile defense system

Ukrainian Prime Minister Yulia Sviridenko promised that power would be returned to Kiev's residents by the evening of January 15

According to the newspaper, it will take years before a jury begins to consider the Venezuelan leader's involvement in the crimes imputed to him

Two people were injured in the Ryazan Region as a result of the drone attack

Vladimir Barbin emphasized that only Greenland and Denmark can make decisions on this issue

Russia has always been committed to such diplomatic approaches, the Russian leader said

Maria Zakharova pointed out that Finland’s move to denounce the Ottawa Convention, which prohibits the use, production, and stockpiling of anti-personnel mines, officially took effect on January 10

"The defense focuses precisely on this, that for Alexander, for his health, for his life, there is a real and great threat in the event of his extradition to Ukraine," Andrey Ordash said

Artem Zhoga called the Ukrainian regime criminal in nature

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As a result of Permyakov's active contribution to the investigation of the case, the organizer of the crimes was identified, a criminal case was opened against him and a separate proceeding was initiated

In Boris Pistorius's words, a US military attack on a NATO territory would be "an unprecedented step that would undoubtedly have consequences for the alliance"

Moscow is concerned about escalating tensions around Cuba, Maria Zakharova said

US President has repeatedly stated that he considers himself worthy of the medal

Anna Skorokhod said it is linked not only to the actions of territorial recruitment centers and forced mobilization, but also to the overall situation in the country

Russia’s Battlegroup Center inflicted more than 400 casualties on Ukrainian troops and destroyed an enemy tank and three armored combat vehicles in its area of responsibility over the past day, the Defense Ministry reported

The Russian president outlined fundamental approaches favoring the intensification of political and diplomatic efforts to ensure stability and security in the region

Vladimir Saldo said the West is directly responsible for the civilian casualties caused by these weapons

Maria Zakharova also reiterated that the claim by British Secretary of State for Defense John Healey that the Marinera was sailing under a foreign flag is unfounded

Sun Lei emphasized the need for a team effort of all parties to maintain international peace and security

Maria Zakharova's comments followed remarks by European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, who said Russia must "show interest" in ending the war in Ukraine

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The previous cabinet will continue to perform its duties until a new one is formed

Viktor Orban stressed that the calculations of European politicians advocating the continuation of military action against Russia "do not correspond to reality"

Pal Johnson called the statement that Greenland is flooded with Russian and Chinese vessels an exaggeration

Polish Deputy Defense Minister Cezary Tomczyk said this requires a government decision, as well as Ukraine’s transfer of UAV production and countermeasure technologies to Poland

Russia advocates dialogue in any format, Permanent Representative to the OSCE Dmitry Polyansky said

Vladimir Barbin recalled Danish Foreign Minister Lars Lokke Rasmussen’s remarks during a conference in Washington on January 14

Gennady Gatilov said that "this step can hardly be viewed as something other than a yet another proof of Washington’s purely selective approach to UN activities"

Fabrice Sorlin stressed that the truth will always prevail

Germany's Federal Court of Justice ruled that Sergey K. should remain in custody

"The Council of Europe unconditionally supports the criminal Kiev regime and stands in solidarity with it," Maria Zakharova added

Governor Pavel Malkov said that 22 unmanned aerial vehicles were taken over the region’s territory

Vasily Nebenzya added that Russia was "ready to provide all possible support" to such an effort

According to universally recognized norms of international law, Nicolas Maduro, as head of state, enjoys absolute immunity from the jurisdiction of the United States and any other state, aside from Venezuela, Maria Zakharova said

Mike Waltz also said that "Iran says it is ready for dialogue, but its actions say otherwise"

"We will continue our work on Arctic security with our allies and our partners, including the United States," European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen added

The president and his team are closely monitoring this situation and all options remain on the table for the president

The bus is designed for tourist, intercity, and corporate transportation

Fabrice Sorlin said the organization he belongs to, which helps residents of Donbass, "had to relocate families to safe places because their homes were bombed by Kiev's nationalist battalions"

Dmitry Peskov reiterated that Russia respects the position of China, which does not see the need for its inclusion in the treaty

China shares the serious concerns, which many countries in the region have about the possibility of a military confrontation, said Sun Lei

Jin Canrong said the capture of Greenland is important to the US president because of the island's strategic location and rich natural resources

The Russian special presidential envoy noted that Greenland would be the 51st state

Maria Zakharova said all issues around Greenland should be resolved within the framework of international law

Russia always stands ready to build mutually beneficial relations with all international partners for the sake of universal prosperity, well-being and development, the Russian leader added

Earlier on Thursday, the Russian Foreign Ministry announced that Moscow was expelling a British embassy diplomat over his involvement with UK intelligence services and that he must leave the country within two weeks

US president said Sergey Bobrovsky "played phenomenal hockey" and shook the Russian goalie’s hand

"The Russian delegation is unaware of the OSCE having such plans," Dmitry Polyansky said

Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper said London needs "evidence" that Moscow "actually wants peace"

According to The New York Times, Netanyahu spoke to the US leader on January 14

Maria Zakharova emphasized that, given the aggressive stance of the current Western European leadership toward Russia, Moscow "approaches such processes with the utmost seriousness"

According to terms of the agreement, Taiwan will also extend credit guarantees totaling $250 bln for projects of its companies on investments in the United States

Dmitry Chumakov, Russia’s Deputy Permanent Representative to the United Nations noted "a rapid loss of impartiality in the work of the United Nations" and called for combating the arbitrariness of large donors imposing mandates that do not enjoy consensus

The Russian auto market held the fourth place in Europe in 2024

The registration of the trademark red ‘N’ letter, initially carried out in September-October 2017, will now remain valid until November 2, 2036

Maria Zakharova noted that Chinese tourists have no reason to be concerned about the operation of mobile communications, the availability of payment options, or the arrangement of accommodations in Russia

Russia’s Federal Security Service stated that the British intelligence officer working undercover at the embassy is being expelled from the country

"We have entered a new phase in which Israel and its supporters have reached the genocide without witness stage," said the document, signed by more than 20 UN experts

The short-term forecast volume of engine fuel consumption volumes will cater for nonlinear consumption factor, seasonality and various external factors

In 2024, the figure stood at $141.80 bln

According to Security Council Secretary Alexander Volfovich, the inspection is being carried out based on the experience of Russia’s special military operation and its implementation by the troops

Alexander Stepanov added that to ensure strategic dominance in the Arctic, the Pentagon plans to deploy additional ground tracking stations and radar systems in Greenland

Fabrice Sorlin said he had been regularly visiting Donbass for humanitarian purposes since 2017

The redeployment is estimated to take at least one week

Russian forces liberated around eight localities and took more than 300 square km of land under control in the first two weeks of January

The Chancellor said his comment was not because he was in the east of Germany

The Middle East is China's primary energy supplier

According to the report, the three states warned Washington of "grave blowbacks in the region" in case of escalation

The Russian president pointed out that Russia was "sincerely committed to the ideals of a multipolar world"